How to recognize the difference between normal and viral fever? Learn these easy methods
Whether fever is normal or viral, understand the difference between the two in these easy ways so that you can get the right treatment at the right time.
Difference Between Normal And Viral Fever
Due to weather changes, it has become common for people to suffer from common diseases like cough, cold, and fever. When the weather changes, our body is also affected by it. In this, the immunity to fight diseases becomes weak. Due to this bacteria and viruses start spreading quickly. Due to this, we start suffering from cold, cough, fever, and headache. In such a situation, people are becoming victims of both normal and viral fever in this season.
In such a situation, it becomes difficult for people to differentiate between the two. Both fevers start with fever and body pain. Many people do not understand whether their fever is normal or due to viral infection. It is important to differentiate between normal and viral fever because the symptoms and treatment of both are different. It is important to understand the difference between the two so that treatment can be done at the right time. Let us know how to understand the difference between the two in an easy way.
Know how long the fever lasts
Normal fever is usually mild and can be cured by taking medicines. But viral fever can be dangerous mostly because it can be a sign of diseases like influenza and dengue. viral fever does not get cured even after taking medicine; it takes about 5 to 7 days for the fever to subside.
Know what is the body temperature
Normal fever usually ranges from 100-102 degrees Fahrenheit and can be caused by bacteria or viruses. This usually resolves within a few days. viral fever is more severe and usually ranges from 102-104 degrees Fahrenheit. It is caused by viruses such as influenza. viral fever has symptoms like chills, body aches, headache, and fatigue.
Know the difference between the two viruses
Normal fever can usually be caused by a bacteria or virus. These are usually caused by mild infections that the body's immune system can fight. Normal fever consists of the common flu, throat infection, or minor viral infections. The main cause of viral fever is serious viral infections like influenza, dengue, chikungunya, etc. These viruses weaken the body's immunity and cause high fever and other symptoms. It is very important to get viral fever treated by a doctor.
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